Sardinian honeys as sources of xanthine oxidase and tyrosinase inhibitors.

Authors :: Di Petrillo A
Santos-Buelga C
Era B
González-Paramás AM
Tuberoso CIG
Medda R
Pintus F
Fais A
Source :: Food science and biotechnology [Food Sci Biotechnol] 2017 Dec 12; Vol. 27 (1), pp. 139-146. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Dec 12 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Sardinian honeys obtained from different floral sources (Arbutus, Asphodelus, Eucalyptus, Thistle, and Sulla) were evaluated for their ability to inhibit tyrosinase and xanthine oxidase enzymes and for their antioxidant activity. Physicochemical parameters, total phenolic, and flavonoids content were also determined. Honey from Arbutus flowers had the highest antioxidant activity followed by Eucalyptus and Thistle ones. These three honeys showed good tyrosinase and xanthine oxidase inhibition properties. Thus, these Sardinian honeys could have a great potential as antioxidant sources for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.<br />Competing Interests: Compliance with ethical standardsThe authors declare no conflicts of interest.